Sustainability
Our Purpose
To grow purpose-driven, nutritious and sustainable produce for a healthier and sweeter world.
Cultivate a healthier world
To enhance the health of people around the world by growing and delivering delicious and healthy food.
Inspire sustainable growth
To lead the way to implement sustainable practices in every step of the way and build meaningful partnerships for the future.
Nurture people's potential
To leverage the potential of people by contributing to the development of our teams and communities through education.
Our sustainability priorities are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Purpose
Healthier World
Zero hunger
We actively search for the latest technology to efficiently use our resources and have more stable yields all year long and minimize food losses during production, storage and transportation.
Good Health and Well-Being
Pineapples and bananas are not only one of the most consumed fruits, but are rich in nutrients and vitamins that contribute to the well-being and health of millions of people around the world.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
We evaluate and implement the newest technologies in the industry to use our natural resources more efficiently and responsibly.
Planet
Sustainable Growth
Affordable and clean energy
We have made significant investments in energy efficiency over the last few years, including one of the first and largest solar panel installations in the country.
Sustainable consumption and production
We actively search for new uses for our products to ensure that no banana or pineapple is discarded.
Life on Land
For many years, all our farms have been certified by the Rainforest Alliance, conserving biodiversity and promoting best industry practices . We also maintain more than 1700 acres of protected forests.
People
Nurture the Potential
Quality Education
Through our education program, over the last years, the company has contributed to the infrastructure of schools and distributed more than 20,000 books and supplies for neighboring schools.
Gender Equality
Our company has the goal and the priority to create a more inclusive workplace.
Decent work and economic growth
Our teams are at the heart of our organization. With our everyday actions, we are building a culture of safety, support and integrity in everything that we do.
Working Together
Partnerships for the Goals
These goals can only be met if we work together. Sharing ideas and building partnerships to work towards sustainable development is key.
Carbon neutrality
First Multi Farm Banana Company to obtain a Carbon Neutral Certification
Aligned with Costa Rica's vision of sustainable development, our company has led and implemented various initiatives and projects within its operations as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. Our carbon neutral certification, which guarantees the compensation of all the carbon emissions that are generated from our daily farming operations. The Banana Division, with more than 9000 hectares (close to 23000 acres) under production, began the certification process in 2017 and successfully achieved it, as the goal was set, in 2021.
Supporting clean energy
Top 5 Solar Panel Installations in Costa Rica
Our company has the goal to continuously reduce emissions. One approach and solution has been reducing the energy use as much as possible and implementing cleaner energy generation sources. We pride ourselves in the also use of solar energy to power all of our operation. Our solar energy project, included more than 9000 solar panels that take an area of 182,000 square feet. These panels drive 3,300,000 kWh of clean energy to the grid and support the growth of sustainable fuel sources.
Recycling 100% of the plastics we use
Joining Costa Rica’s effort to recover and process plastic waste
According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), as of 2018, Costa Rica’s plastic industry was the third largest within the country. Our company has made a new stride to help combat the country’s renewable waste program by recently launching the operations of our recycling plant. In the past years, we have made intentional efforts to reduce our waste and recycle 100% of the plastic that we use in our operations. A total 3,5 tons of plastic will be recycled per year.
Education for futures generations
Books for all
Investing in education is one of the pillars of our sustainability strategy. Through a multi-stakeholder approach, where the public and private sectors work together, the company aims to. Our work with the program “Books for all”, began in 2013, providing materials for 6 schools in the province of Limón, Costa Rica. However, each year, we have reached our goal to add more schools and more cities to the program. By 2022, 32 educational centers have been benefited, with a totala total of 17,172 books for 4,293 students from the I and II cycle.
